Sunderland are reportedly in pole position to sign highly-rated Scunthorpe United winger Hakeeb Adelakun, despite interest from Crystal Palace, Hull City and Barnsley.

The 21-year-old has impressed in League One, and has been linked with a move to a higher level, with the Daily Mail reporting that Hull and Barnsley are both interested in signing him, along with Palace, where the Hackney-born winger started his career.

Scunthorpe United's Hakeeb Adelakun of Scunthorpe United battles with Ruben Loftus-Cheek during an Emirates FA Cup third round match between Chelsea and Scunthorpe United in January 2016. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

But the report suggests that Sunderland are leading the race to sign the winger, who is said to be worth £1m.